Burning Passion

CHAPTER 365: SNEAKY DATE?

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SHANG Headquarters, USA 

Harry was currently writing a report when someone knocked on the door. It surprised him to see the beautiful woman entering his office he shared with Steven. 

"You're here!" He sat up from his chair and strode to the woman walking toward him. 

"I want to have lunch with you, so… Surprised!" 

"And I really am!" Meeting Nina halfway, he kissed her lips, wraps his arms around her, and compliments her. "You are so lovely." 

Even Nina always heard it from Harry. She would still blush from his praise no matter how many times already.

"Thank you. And you are so handsome in your office suit." She said, fixing his tie before she tiptoed and kiss him on the cheek. 

"Hm. You must be used to it. Once you are an official Mrs. Shang and live together... You'll see me wearing one to go to the office every day." 

"And I will be the one putting your necktie around your collar." Upon saying it, Nina is playing on the tie. 

Harry eyed Nina with a profound look. He then whispered into her ear, "Excuse me, Miss. Have you realized what you are doing?" 

"Hm? I'm just looking at your tie, Mr. Shang," she replied. 

Nina looked up. Her eyes are full of innocence, but her tone is playful.

Harry tightens his jaw. He could perceive that Nina knew what she was doing. The way she is meeting his gaze is a hint of invitation. She is tempting him!

"I will call Mr. Hans to pass my word that I'm going to have an early lunch break." 

Pursed a sweet innocent smile, she uttered, "Okay. I'll stay quiet and behave." 

Harry licks his lip as it runs dry. His palm rubs Nina's back as he mumbles, "You better be, Nina Li." 

That was a sweet, threatening word that caused her to giggle. Harry dialed on the telephone to talk to Mr. Hans, who once his father's assistant.

When he is done, he led Nina to his car, and they headed for New York City. 

"It surprised me that your father let you visit me in the office." 

"Oh, well. I have a valid reason to see you." 

Harry laughed hard. This phrased is familiar to him. "You're stealing my line." 

She rolled her eyes and said, "Not! I'm just borrowing it." 

Harry, was amused to see how playful Nina today. She's not only becoming even beautiful each day, but she is an irresistibly alluring woman in his eyes. 

"Miss Li, don't tempt me like this." 

At first, it confused her why Harry commented that way. She didn't say a word when Harry stopped at a particular establishment. 

Harry held her hand and guided her inside after a waiting boy took the keys in his hand and drove his car to the parking lot somewhere.

Inside a deluxe room, Harry carefully undresses Nina while he kisses her passionately.

He picked her up and placed her on the waiting bed.

Harry moves gently above her. There's no rush in his movement, nor intensify his thrusts, but he leads Nina to enjoy the moment their body becomes one. 

Nina senses that her body desires more. She moves her hips to meet Harry's thrusts. 

It tempted him to speed his pace, but not yet. He wants to torture Nina with pleasure. 

The more he perpetrated it sensually, the more her response was like begging for him to quicken his movement. 

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"Why are you so gentle to me, Harry?" Nina asked Harry when the heat subsided. At the moment, they are resting, cuddling in each other's arms. 

Harry, staring at Nina with a loving gaze. He traces her jawline, nose, then brushes her soft lips with his before he replies.

"You are the most precious thing in my life." 

"Harry…" Rendered speechless, no words could beat Harry's phrase. She tightened her embrace to convey how touched and happy she was. 

Sometimes she still ponders how different Steven is from Harry. The look in Harry's eyes is gentle, while it fills Steven with lust that scares the hell out of her. 

"Nina, I have no reason to hurt you but love you from the bottom of my heart. Know, that you are the only woman who owns my heart. Every beat, calling your name. Every breath I take belongs to you." 

Fighting the tears that formed in her eyes, she complained using her alluring voice, "Would you stop killing me with your sweet words?" 

Harry chuckled. He could see himself getting cornier each day. But it's his genuine feeling that overwhelms his chest. For him, words are not enough to convey how much he loves Nina. 

"I am that corny now?" 

"The sweetest corny lines ever," she teased Harry. Later, she giggled, which made Harry frown. 

"I am serious when saying those lines," he mutters. 

"I know! You are just cute." 

"Just cute?" 

"Uh-huh?" 

"Then, I will prove to you I'm not just cute!" 

"Hey!"

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Past lunchtime, Harry ordered a full meal and delivered it to their suite. He told Nina, "I'm supposed to bring you to a beautiful restaurant and have a wonderful date." 

"We are on a date, right? Just a sneaky one." Nina's eyes are playful that Harry could not help pick her up and pinned her to the nearest sofa. "Aren't we going to have lunch?" 

"I want the dessert first," he mumbles, biting her earlobe. 

"Silly!" Nina screamed when Harry did that and spread her legs.

He covered her lips to shut her up. Soon, heavy breathing and alluring gasps escaped from her mouth. Harry works hard to please her and satisfy her body along with his desires. 

"I love you, Nina Li." 

That afternoon, Harry brought Nina to a Couture Shop where Mely usually ordered her party dress. Since the ball is in two days, Nina has to choose from the ball gowns displayed in the store. The store owner is Mely's friend. She helps Nina and Harry to find the best dress in her store.

After fitting several gowns and choosing the best one, the store owner suggested a few changes to Harry's suit to match exactly with Nina. 

"Thank you, Mrs. Meyers! I will send Mr. Hans to pick them tomorrow." 

"Yes, please. Thank you for shopping at my store." 

"Welcome, ma'am."

"Goodbye, Mrs. Meyers." 

"Goodbye! Take care!" 

Nina and Harry happily step out of the store. All afternoon, they stroll around New York until evening.

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Night of the Ball... 

Dazzling gowns and expensive tuxedos parade on a red carpet hall. 

Inside a ballroom dancing theater, the mayor made a brief speech acknowledging Prince Albert and Lady Emilia's visit to the state. 

Outside, wearing a shimmering white gown, many guests could not help glance not just once but twice in Nina's direction. 

Several photographers recognized Nina, but the usual, they mistook Harry as Steven. 

"No. He is Harry Shang." 

They questioned Nina further, but Chinese men arrived and shielded them, then escorted them inside the Ballroom Hall. 

They brought Harry and Nina to the table where the Chinese Ambassador was seated. 

Ambassador Henry Jing introduces his wife to Nina, and the two women conversed, while the Ambassador asks Harry about his parents and elder Shang. Later, their conversation was about Nina's documents after she will marry him, who was born in the United States. 

Harry queried ahead so that he knew what he needed to process for Nina to become a permanent resident in the United States. 

And among the crowd, Albert pressed by the guests who attempted to make conversation with him. But his eyes often swept to the dance floor, and in every corner of this dancing gall, maybe he had a glimpse of Nina. 

Not long, his blue eye's pupil caught the couple who were now dancing at the west part of this hall. 

Nina's arms hooked around Harry's neck while his hand, clutching on her waist. The two look lovely, and Albert thought they were truly a perfect couple.

And with this thought, his chest sank. Until now, he still loves Nina. Witnessing this scene made him jealous. He always dreams of dance with wine, but the twin is always on his way. 

Fixing his eyes toward Nina, a woman's stern voice spoke next to him. 

"Don't you dare humiliate me like this, Albert?" Emilia sneered at him. 

Albert's blue pupil contracted as his gaze flashes toward Emilia. His face hardened and exhibited disappointment in his eyes. But he remains silent. Instead, he ignored Emilia and simply sipped on his wineglass. Later, he smiled at Emilia and said, "There are too many photographers around, sweetheart. Don't forget to smile." 

Emilia rendered speechlessly. It upset her, very annoyed. However, she has to agree with Albert. Everyone is paying attention to them. She could not throw her tantrums against Albert but remained her composure as a noble person. 

The only thing she could right now shoot a dagger look in Nina Li's direction. 

'Who the hell invited her to my ball!?' She screamed inwardly. She had no choice but to fake her smile when a few guests requested to have a photo of her.